Orchids for the South
Growing Indoors and Outdoors
Published on 16. January 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-58979-545-7 (ISBN)
Description
Flamboyant and fantastic, orchids are the world's most highly prized plants-yet home growers think they're difficult to grow. Orchids don't have to be a challenge: the secret is to find plants that share similar growing conditions. With more than 100 breathtaking color photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams, this book is the perfect choice for Southern gardeners who want to add glamour to their home or garden.
Reviews / Votes
[Kramer] does a fine job of answering questions that someone new to orchid growing might ask, definitely motivating any southern gardener yearning to grow orchids. * Booklist * Whether you are interested in orchids for the windowsill, greenhouse or landscape, Orchids for the South is an excellent resource. * The Times-Picayune * I've long thought that growing orchids was the domain of an exclusive few...Mr. Kramer shows otherwise in what may be the definitive book on the subject. * The Dallas Morning News * ...A straightforward, instructional work with a number of helpful appendices and dozens of detail shots of orchid blooms. * Austin American Statesman * ...particularly useful to the beginner or avid orchid grower alike. * The Houston Chronicle * Pair this book with an orchid plant, and you'll be starting an exciting new gardening adventure. * Chattanooga Times Free Press *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 228 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
513 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58979-545-7 (9781589795457)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
01/2011
1st Edition
Taylor Trade Publishing
€9.88
Available for download
Person
Jack Kramer is the author of more than 100 books for the garden and home, including The Gardener's Dictionary. Mr. Kramer resides in Naples, Florida where he tends his more than 100 orchids.